BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy is a three-year degree at Plymouth built around real clinical scenarios across settings from neurological rehabilitation to acute respiratory care and sport, with five practice placements.

Duration: 3 years full-time (with placements) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers applied movement science, therapeutic exercise, fundamentals of physiotherapy practice and anatomy and physiology. Year 2 covers cardiorespiratory, neurological and spinal physiotherapy, prescribing physical activity and project studies. The final year covers complex case management, contemporary physiotherapy practice, public and global health and a supervised project.

Career pathways

Graduates work in hospitals, outpatient clinics, GP practices and community care, as well as private healthcare, sports rehabilitation, occupational health, the armed forces and international settings. Plymouth is ranked top 10 in the UK for physiotherapy graduate prospects (Times Good University Guide 2027).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 128 UCAS points. GCSE: 5 at grade C/4 or above including Mathematics, English and Science (Functional Skills Level 2 Maths considered). A levels: ABB including Biology, Human Biology or PE. BTEC National Extended Diploma: DDD considered individually depending on units. Access to HE Diploma: 30 Level 3 credits at distinction including 12 in Biology, remaining 15 at merit. T Level: Health and Science pathways preferred. International Baccalaureate: 33 points with Higher Level grade 6 in Biology or Sports, Exercise and Health Science. Applicants need a strong personal statement, an interview, DBS and occupational health checks, and must be 18 or over. IELTS 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in each element where English is not a first language and GCSE English at C/4 is not held. Deferred entry is not permitted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 19,200 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

Duration: 3 years

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